2012 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · FV12 FGX
2012 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 167,200 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV12 FGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 167,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 FGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S40 (FV12 FGX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
FV12 FGX Mileage History
- 08/07/2024147,108 mi
- 08/07/2024147,108 mi
- 04/07/2025157,888 mi+10,780 mi
- 15/07/2025157,889 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2026167,200 mi+9,311 mi
Average of roughly 9,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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